Tales of Frankenstein

Tales of Frankenstein

1958 · 28 min · ★ 7.3 · Horror, Science Fiction, Drama, TV Movie

In this pilot for a series that was never picked up, Dr. Frankenstein has just finished rebuilding his creation, but the monster is unresponsive. He needs to try something different to make it work, perhaps some new parts. Enter a terminally ill sculptor and his assertive wife…

Directed by Curt Siodmak · Written by Jerome Bixby

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